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  • Prognosis Not Good  PRO

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,417 views

    PROGNOSIS NOT GOOD A woman accompanied her husband to the doctor’s office. After the checkup, the doctor took the wife aside and said, "if you don’t do the following, your husband will surely die." 1. "Each morning fix him a healthy breakfast and send him off to work in a good mood." 2."At lunch ...read more

  • The Real Power Of The Resurrection Was ...

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,772 views

    The real power of the resurrection was demonstrated not only 2,000 years ago, but is also demonstrated today in the lives of people who are following Jesus Christ. Those who refuse to give in to the power of darkness and are walking in the light of the resurrection, prove every day that God in the ...read more

  • The Story Is Told Of A Carpenter Nailing Shingles ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
     | 3,529 views

    The story is told of a carpenter nailing shingles when he lost his footing and started to slide off. As he was sliding he began praying, “Lord, oh, Lord, help me.” Still he kept sliding. Again the man prayed, “Lord, oh, Lord, help me.” He kept sliding until he got to the edge and a nail sticking up ...read more

  • The Family Sat Down At The Table And Dad Asked ...

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,079 views

    The family sat down at the table and dad asked his young son to “say grace” over the meal. While the family waited, the little boy quickly eyed every dish which his mother had prepared; then he bowed his head and prayed, “Lord, I don’t like the look of it, but thank you — I’ll eat it anyway.” ...read more

  • In 1904 The Atlanta Newspapers Reported An ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 9, 2008
     | 2,374 views

    In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver was held in a spell . . ...read more

  • John Demitt's Wife

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008
     | 3,489 views

    JOHN DEMITT'S WIFE When I preached in Circleville about Angels, the pastors wife told me her story. She went down into town with the kids to do laundry. A terrible winter storm hit while she was there. She was really afraid, so she prayed for God's protection for the trip back up the hill to her ...read more

  • Music Abuse

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
     | 2,708 views

    MUSIC ABUSE The Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine analyzed the lyrics of the top 279 songs of 2005. Nearly 80% of rap songs contained references to illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco, followed by country (37%), R&B (20%), rock (14%) and pop (9%). When combined, 42% of all songs had some ...read more

  • Middle Age Is Miserable

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 30, 2008
     | 2,104 views

    MIDDLE AGE IS MISERABLE Middle age is truly miserable, according to an 80-country study showing depression is most common among men and women in their 40s. Researchers found happiness follows a U-shaped curve where life begins cheerful before turning tough during middle age and then returning to ...read more

  • Approval Of The Master

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,552 views

    APPROVAL OF THE MASTER A young man once studied violin under a world-renowned master. Eventually the time came for the student’s first recital. Following each selection, despite the cheers of the crowd, the performer seemed dissatisfied. Even after the last number, with the shouts louder than ...read more

  • Charlie Wrote About His Experience As A Kid ...

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
     | 1,711 views

    Charlie wrote about his experience as a kid growing up in the American south and planting peanuts. Because peanuts are tubers that grow on the roots beneath the ground, you cannot see how well they’re developing. So being an impatient kid, he decided to dig them up to see how they were doing. Well, ...read more

  • Meaningless Life

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,050 views

    Meaningless Life Mark Twain expressed thoughts about the meaningless of life in view of man’s inevitable death. Shortly before his death, he wrote, "A myriad of men are born; they labor and sweat and struggle;...they squabble and scold and fight; they scramble for little mean advantages over each ...read more

  • Alexander Kept "Hope" For Himself

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 26, 2009
     | 2,154 views

    ALEXANDER KEPT "HOPE" FOR HIMSELF As Alexander the Great was setting out on his conquest of Asia, he inquired into the finances of his followers. To ensure that they would not be troubled over the welfare of their dependents during their absence, he distributed crown estates and revenues among ...read more

  • Significant Connections  PRO

    Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 13, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    SIGNIFICANT CONNECTIONS 70% of American adults identify family or family members as their most significant connection. 33% gave their entire nuclear family this status while 22% conferred it up on their spouse and 17% their children. 29% of American adults say their church is their most ...read more

  • Suddenly Out Of The Sky Three Great Bolts Of ...

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009
     | 1,267 views

    Suddenly out of the sky three great bolts of lightning flashed simultaneously. What a display of power. On March 5, 1979, what was called “the most powerful burst of energy ever recorded” occurred. It was described as follows: “The burst of gamma radiation picked up by the satellites lasted ...read more

  • Lead Us Not Into Temptation

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 28, 2019
     | 5,320 views

    A young driver was in a hurry to get to an appointment and illegally parked his car. He left this note under the windshield wiper of his auto: So sorry, but I have circled the block for twenty minutes. I am late for an appointment and if I don't park here, I'll lose my job! ...read more

  • The World Slept When Jesus Came.

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Dec 21, 2020
     | 1,696 views

    Ken Gire writes, “Where you would have expected angels, there were only flies. Where you would have expected heads of state, there were only donkeys, a few haltered cows, a nervous ball of sheep, a tethered camel, & a furtive scurry of curious mice. Except for Joseph, there was no one to share ...read more

  • Adam & Eve

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 17, 2021
     | 3,797 views

    The story of Adam and Eve was being carefully explained in the children's Sunday School class. Following the story, the children were asked to draw some picture that would illustrate the story. Little Bobby was most interested and drew a picture of a car with three people in it. In the front ...read more

  • Born To Trouble.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 30, 2021
     | 2,623 views

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer died in a German concentration camp right before it was liberated. This is what he wrote: In me there is darkness, but with you there is light; I am lonely, but you do not leave me; I am feeble in heart, but with you there is help; I am restless, but with You there is peace. ...read more

  • Fooled By Our Emotions

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 17, 2023
     | 1,224 views

    One of the most difficult things, all Christians must surely admit, is to differentiate between a truly spiritual fervor and a carnal, animal zeal and enthusiasm. Natural animal spirits and temperament may very well make one fervent and zealous.... There is nothing of which a preacher needs to be ...read more

  • Lessons From Geese  PRO

    Contributed by Al Schifano on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Lessons From Geese Fact 1: As each goose flaps its wings it creates an "uplift" for the birds that follow. By flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if each bird flew alone. Lesson 1: People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where ...read more